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Phoenix Children’s Expands Leadership Team to Strengthen Its Renowned Center for Heart Care
New collaborative leadership model enhances integration, supports growth and advances care for pediatric heart patients.
URAC Accreditation
PCCN is the first pediatric network in the U.S. to achieve the accreditation. Phoenix, Arizona – Phoenix Children’s Care Network (PCCN) is the first pediatric network in the U.S. to achieve Utilization Review Accreditation Committee (URAC) accreditation as a clinically integrated
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Breast Pain (Mastalgia) What is mastalgia? Mastalgia is breast pain. There are 2 main types of mastalgia: Cyclical breast pain. The pain is linked to menstrual periods. Noncyclic breast pain. The pain may come from the breast. Or it may come from somewhere else, such as nearby
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Smoking and Respiratory Diseases Fast facts According to the CDC: More than 16 million Americans are living with a disease caused by smoking. Across the world, tobacco causes more than 7 million deaths per year. Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases
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Medical Genetics: Types of Genetic Changes The human body has about 20,000 different genes in each cell. Genes are located on chromosomes, which are stick-shaped structures in the middle of the cell (nucleus). Each cell usually has 46 chromosomes grouped in 23 pairs. Each gene
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Watching Your Weight Why do you need to watch your weight? According to the CDC, more than 7 in 10 U.S. adults older than age 20 are either overweight or obese. Why is excess weight a concern? It may cause new health problems or worsen ones you already have. Staying at a healthy
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If your child has hearing loss, the experts at Phoenix Children’s will work with you to find the best treatment for their unique needs and goals. One option for children born with little to no hearing, or for those whose hearing aids are no longer effective, is a cochlear implant
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Sammie's Story
… Sammie's Story Patient Stories Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Beating All Odds Crisis, Confusion and Cancer … transplant. Just before the flight, Sammie fell into a coma. Her family was in disbelief, shock and immense grief. … days of cranio-spinal radiation, followed by three days of total body radiation, then large doses of chemotherapy for …
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National Child Injury Prevention Day - shine a green light
… National Child Injury Prevention Day - shine a green light Blog Injury Prevention Center for Family Health and Safety … invitations and shortly after, playdate invitations started coming home. As a first-time parent I was hesitant in … built a relationship and we all felt comfortable in asking questions. If your child ( no matter their age ) wants to go …
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When a child is injured, they need the best care possible. At Phoenix Children’s, we’ve built a trauma program that meets every child’s needs, no matter where you live in Arizona or how severe the injury. From neurosurgery and cardiology to orthopedics and rehabilitation, we have